Hummingbird Parents and Summer Camp

Sep 29, 2022 | Parents

I recently stumbled across a very interesting article . The title: “Hummingbird Parents”. In the article,  provides seven ways a parent can let their child have independent play – outside – and still feel in control and aware of their...

Throwback to 2012

May 20, 2021 | Alumni

Below is a blog written by a past Assistant Director back in 2012. It showcases the beauty that surrounds camp even during our quieter winter months. Read on to see what her thoughts were as she transitioned up to Pine River and joined the Foley team.  “Wow,...

Camp Creature – The Minnesota Black Bear

Dec 17, 2012 | Nature

Are there bears at Camp Foley?  Possibly…  While we certainly don’t see them wandering through camp every day, one species of North American bears is indigenous to the North woods. It’s the Minnesota Black Bear, otherwise known as the North American Black Bear....

“Don’t Be Nervous”

May 12, 2012 | Campers

This month I had the chance to meet 5th-year camper Mark F. Mark is 14 years old and will be starting high school next year. Mark’s favorite activities at camp involve sailing, fencing, and riflery. All of these activities Mark only has had the opportunity to do...

The Happiness Project

Jan 5, 2012 | Campers

As a parent and a relatively new blog follower, I experienced profound joy when following one of my favorite blogs, The Happiness Project, and its author Gretchen Rubin had a wonderful, camp answer to the question she proposed to Rachel Bertsche (author of MWF Seeking...